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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Exports and Imports.

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-The chief of the
Bureau of Statistics. in his fifth monthly
statement for the year ending June 30
1888. of the imports and exports OF the
United States, reports the total values of the
imports of merchandise fer the five, eleven and
twelve months ended Nov. 80. 1887, as com
pared with similar imports for the correspond
ing periods Of the preceding year, as follows:
Five months ended Nov 80. 1887, 1929. 2os, 625;
same period i'll 1886, $27S, 561, 475. Eleven
months ended Nov. 3d. 1887. s656, 7Os, SIG; in
1886. 1907, ,087 Twelve months Of 1887,
SIP, CSC, 918; in 1886, 1868 1862 COZ The total
values of the exports follows Five
months ended Nov. 30. 1887, s3l1, 653. PAT: in
1856, $500, 375, 1928 Eleven months In 1887,
$642. 043, 311; in 1886. $627, 1856, 697. Twelve
months in 1887, 1921, AGO. Co., in 1886, 1902, $780,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Marshal Nicolay,s Successor.

LOUISVILLE KY, Dec 23.-Maj J. NJ. Wright,
of this city, has been appointed marshal of the
United States Supreme Court, to succeed John
G. Nicolay, who retires to devote himself to lit
erary work. The position is life one with
salary of $1,000 year Major Wright is one of
Louisville's best citizens. He is a graduate of
West Point, and at time General
Buels staff He was for time an editorial
writer the Courier-JournaL Afterward he
was made supern tendent OF the Board of Trade
and later president OF the Southern Exposition
Compapy
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face and head several gashes- Il 10 sup
posed that the couple were attacked and beaten
by robbers. The discovery was made by a letter
carrier, who knocked their door abont 8
O'clock. He received no answer, but heard
labored breathing from within that caused him
to think something was wrong He called po-
lceman, who broke the door open. The furni-
ture, kitchen utensils and crockery were broken
and the fragments srrewn over the floor. The
apartments are on the ground floor and win
dow opening the yard was open. Mr. Miller
WAS said 90 be wealthy. His wife. the neighbors
saw has been insane for the past year. She was
taken to the hospital
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Slight shock Ear,bouax..

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, Dec. PA deep,
mbling sound, lasting three seconds, accom-
panied by tremor of the earth. was noticed
here shortly after midnight. The disturbance
aroused people from their sleep. The shock
was felt at Acushnel and the towns in this vi
cinity.
NEWPORT, r. l. Dec. 23-Reports from va
rious neigh boring points coming IN. TO the
effect that shock OF earthquake was felt short
~ after midnight last night.
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Fatal Railway Accident.

PHILLIPS, Wis, Dec. 23.-The evening
senger train the Wisconsin Central railway
was thrown from the track by broken rail.
about two miles south of Fifield, last night.
Three cars were thrown from the track down a
ffteen-foot embankment. NJ Monte, of But
ternut was killed. Observation-Disclosures Green
field. badly: w B. Baker, of Bancroft, lost
three fingers; Theodore Moony. of Eau Claire;
Mr.. Clements, wife and three children, of Du-
luth; NJ Mahoney, of Ashland; Mrs. Sullivan.
wife of conductor, and John NJ. Dellineham Of
Ashland, and FIVE others. slightly wounded, but
names unknown.
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The Charm Broken.
Chtca 90 Tribune.


NO, Mamie" said the fair-haired girl with
air of tender melancholy. L shall never love
him again. 1t Is all over"
How can you say>so Gertiel He is young,
rich. loves you devotealy, and has such a beauti-
full. long. silken, heavy mustache--"
His lnustache! O. don't speak of it. i'm
plore YOU, l saw him once. Mamie just after
he had taken drink of buttermilki"
And the two friends shuddered and sat close
together looking silently in the fire, while their
shadows danced ftfully the wall and the
wind moaned dismaly through the ghostly trees
on the outside.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Canadian Grancers want Free Trade.

TORONTO. Dec. 23.-Tne Dominion Grange
b as unanimously adopted the following clause
In the report of the committee on legislation:
That in the opinion cf this grange the removal of
all restrictive and protective reputation between Can
ada and the United States will be for the public good
and IN the best interest of the people, and this grange
requests its members their influence in sup
port of that measure, which, a fair basis, viii
fyror
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
The Indian Quarrel settIed.

TARLEQUAH. Dec. %. The bitter fight be-
tween the Downing and National parties over
the recent election in the Cherokee nation. came
to a peaceabls end to-day. The Council met this
afternoon and proceeded to count the votes.
Joel Mays the Downing candidate for Chief
was declared elected. and the chief obstacle to
harmony being thus removed. the Council pro-
ceeded to its regular work. Special Agent Arm
strong returned to Washington tonight Those
who were anxious for a fight between the two
parties, to open the Cherokee nation to
settlement, disconsolate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Paying Old Debts.

Special to the indianapolis journal
JEFFERsoNvILLE, Dec. 23.-When ex- arden
Jack Howard, of the southern prison. was forced
by the revelations of legislative investigating
committee to step down from the position Of
warden. there was back salary due the officials
and guards at the institution amounting
to between $4,000 and $4,000. There
being no money in the State treasury with
which to pay the debt, the men were compelled
to wait. Captain Parten this morning stated to
Journal correspondent that he will this week
be able to pay the men for their services during
the months of January ana February, which
will be So, 0O0, half the amount. He
thinks he can do this and not exhaust the yearly
prison appropriation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
The Ways and Means Committee.

Washington Special to Louisville Courier-Journal
The Speaker fully intended last night
nounce the WAYS and means committee to-day,
but at the eleventh hour hitch occurred which
prevented him from carrying out his wishes.
The formation of the ways and means commit
tee. however, has been made, and it will consist
of the following well-known members:
r. Q. Mills of Texas. chairman Democrat.
Benton McMIiilin Tennessee, Democrat.
G. r. Breckenridge, Arkansas, Democrat.
W. G. p. Breckenridge, Kentucky, Democrat.
S. S. Cox. New York Democrat
W. ID. Bynun, Indiana. Democrat.
Henry G.. Turner, Georgia, Democrat
W. L. Wilson. West Virginia. Democrat
w. D. Kelley. Pennsylvania, Republican.
Thomas M. Browne. Indiana. Republican.
Thomas B. Reed. Maine, Republican.
VIM. Mckinley. Ohio, Republican.
Thomas Ryan, Kansas. Republican.
The repeated statements that Mr.. Gay, of
Georgia, was to have place the committee
are not warranted by the facts. Mr.. Gay will
not be member OF the committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Mexico,s Bid for immigration.

ST LOUIS, Dec. 23. 1t is announced at Elpa-
3d. Tex, that the Mexican government has
granted extraordinary concessions q real es-
tate company to induce immigration to eleven
States of Mexico. The company has obtained
title to So 000 900 acres of land in Chihuahua,
Sinaloa. Durango, Coahuila, Zacatecas, Guiana
juato Tamaulipas Vera Cruz. Michaveau, J ais
co. Guerrero, and propose to establish agencies
in all the large cities of Europe and America
taxa ton and duty to all settlers these tracts
and insures proper protecton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Steamship News.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec 22-Arrived: Baltic, Re-
public. New York.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 23.-Ar rived: Rhynland,
from New York for Antwerp.
New YORK. Dec. 23-Arrived: Beleenland,
Hermann, from Antwerp; State of Georgia, from
Glasgow
BosroN, Dec. 23-Arrived: Bavarian, from
Glasgow.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec 23-Arrived: Nedsr-
land, from Antwerp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Unexplained Death of a Waterman.

CINCINNATI, Dec 23.-Private Waterman
John Yeager was found lying unconscious on
his beat at Front and Vine streets, on Thursday
morning. He died in hospital last night, with
out having recovered consciousness. His family
physician says he predisposed to apoplexy.
The post-mortem by the coroner shows
fractured skull indicating the possibility that he
was murdered and verdict was rendered to
that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24

money-orders issued for Great Britain was near
ly 81 600. 900, increase over the amount of
the previous year of nearly $1,000 600 Ger
many came next, with about S., 500. 900: then
Canada, with something over 81. 600, 600. Some
three-quarters of million sent to Italy,
while about $500 transmitted to Switzsr-
land.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24

floor. 1t is said that he. often had 2 900, 600
bushels of wheat at a time. For years fort
une smiled upon him, and he had amassed
good fortune, when the tide turned and loss
followed loss in rapid succession, until this
morning he was obliged to give up
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Suicide by Shooting.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYvILLE, Dec. 23 "A young man named
Behee of Jackson township ended his life this
afternoon by shooting himself with rifle ball.
He standing at the time the pike, in
front of the residence of George Mullendore
The deceased was eighteen years old and son
of George Bshee. No cause is assigned for the
act.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Minister Acunited.

CLEVELAND. Dee. 23.-The committee charged
with ivestigating the character of Rev. DIR. T.
F. Hildreth of the Lorain-street Methodist
Episcopal Church, to-day returned virdict of
not guilty. Rev. DR. b. Pope. of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church. was the accuser.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
attain and WIG Murdered hr Rnhh.r.

NEW YORK. Dec 23.-James Miller. a real
estate dealer. about seventy years CID was
found living dead, this morning, on the floor of
his home. in West Sixteenth street. Beside him
lay his wife. unconscious and dying On hor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Business Ennbarrassments.

ELKHART, Ind, Dec. BIB Davenport.
halter and furnsher. of this city, has failed for
81, SOC; assets unknown.
SOUTH NoRwALK, Conn, Dec. 23-Frank II.
Roscoe shoe manufactures. has failed. Liabili-
ties, $50, 900; assets. $50, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
Politics In Montgomery County.

Special TO the Indian spos Journal.
CRAwFORDSvILLE, Dec 23-The Republicans
of Montgomery county heartily indorse the
views of Hon. r. B. F. Peirce and Hon L. NJ.
Dice, recently published in the Indianapolis
Journal, in reference to the political outlook in
the county and State. There seems TO be a de-
termination to win next year. and the contest
Will be commenced early aud will last until the
close of the polls next November. With a thor
ough canvass and hard work the county can be
county used to be safely within the Democratic
fold, but it Is not there any more In 1876 the
county gave a majority of 239 for Tiden, but in
1850 1t went 23S for Garfield and in 1854, 81 for
Blaine The next campaign has promise of sur
passing that of 1880, when Garfield received
majority OF 23S, Governor Porter, l02 Congress
man R. 3. F. PIERCE. III: State Senator, 248;
with majorites ranging from 267 for sheriff to
L for surveyor. The Republicans to a man
are down free trade. and there are
scores OF Democrats who in the
same fix. Then there are Democrats
who are ION the fence" this question
and only need thorough explanation of the
real workings of the freetrade theory, join
the ranks OF the Republicans. People will not
vote for which means destruction to
their own individual interests The choice for
President of the Republicans of this county is
for Blaine, with a few who prefer Lincoln or
Sherman. Yet, the Republican nominated will
receive their united support. Gen. Lew Wal
lace for Governor would sweep the State, and
even for President would undoubtedly eclipse
the Democratic candidate. who is now standing
in the eetrade pond bidding for votes and
British influence. A Lincoln Republican club is
in thorough working order at Charlottesville,
and the interest is Increasing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24

rency in bullion certificates. and retains option
TO set ID standard with tSe least possible
incouveniauce
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Sudden Changes of the Weather

Cause throat diseases There no mere effectu-
al remedy for coughs. colds. etc. than Browns
Bronchial Troches. Sold only In boxes. Price,
d cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, Dec. III A.. N.
For Indiana and Illinois-Colder, fair wealth
er, preceded in Indiana by light snow. light to
fresh northwesterly winds, becoming variable,
followed by rising temperature Sunday.
For Ohio-Colder; light snow, followed by
clearing weather over the interior; fresh to
brisk westerly winds. diminishing in force
For Lower Michigan-Snow; colder brisk to
high westerly winds. diminishing III force and
becoming variable.
For Upper Michigan and Wisconsin-Colder;
light snow; winds becoming light to fresh vari-
able. followed on Sunday by southeasterly
winds and rising temperature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-24
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
All Kinds in the Two States.
Petty Thieves Run Down and Captured-Pay-
ing Old Debts at the Southern Prison
Suicide by Shooting-Minor Gleaniugs.
INDIANA.

PiIferers of Old Iron and Brass Run Down
and Captured.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
PERU, Dec. 23.-The Lake Erie & Western
Railway Compauy's shops at this point have for
some time past been annoyed by thefts of iron,
brass, rubber and other articles, and recent
events have proven the existence of an organized
gang in that part of the city. Many attempts
have been made to apprehend the guilty parties.
but with success until last night, when
S. Holman, young man about nineteen years
old. was caught in the act of stealing rubber.
His trial to-day resulted in his being bound over
In the sum of $500. Search warrants were is
sued in an eDdeavor to find some of the stolen
property, and it is highly probable that many
others will be implicated. That tho gang was
thoroughly organized is evidenced by the fact
of their having signals and a system for dispos-
ing of their gains.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12
The Possible Consequence of Using
Natural Gas.

A writer in the Cincinnati CONNER
cial Gazette says that two hundred
years ago, in China, there was just
such a craze about natural gas as we
have in this country today. Gas
wells were sunk with as much vim
and vigor as the Celestials were capa-
bic of, but owing to a gas explosion
that killed several millions of people
and tore up and destroyed a large
district of country, leaving a large in
land sea, known on the maps as Lake
Fou Chang, the boring of any more
gas wells was then and there prohib-
tied by law. 1t seems, according to
the Chinese history, that many large
and heavy pressure gas wells were
struck, and in some districts wells
were struck quite neal each other.
Gas was lighted as soon as struck, as
is done in this country. 1t is stated
that one well with its unusual press
ure, by induction or back draught,
pulled down into the earth the burn
ing gas of a smaller well, resulting in
a dreadful explosion of a large district
and destroying the inhabitants there
of. Lake Fou Chang rests on this
district. The same catastrophe the
writer thinks is imminent in this
country, unless the laws restrict fur
ther developments in boring so many
wells. Should a similar explosion &C.
cur, there will be such an upheaval
as will dwarf the most terrible earth
quakes ever known. The country
along the gas belt from Toledo,
through Ohio, Indiana and Ketucky,
will be ripped up to the depth Of 1900
to 1900 feet and Topped over like a
pancake, leaving a chasm through
which the waters of Lake Erie will
come bowling down, filling the Ohio
and Mississippi valleys and plotting
them out forever.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12
Her Influence.

1t is pleasant to turn, from time to
time, to stories showing the influence
of women upon art, through the me-
dunn of a happy married life.
On the tomb of the painter Quintin
Matsys, in the Cathedral of Antwerp,
are inscribed in letters of gold, the
words, "Connubial love made him
an Apelles."
This man, known as the ''black-
smith of Antwerp" vas born in pow
erty, in 1866, and for a long time sup
ported himself and his mother by
working as a locksmith. He fell in
love, however, with the daughter of
a painter at Antwerp, and although
the young lady returned his affection,
she assured him that it vas impossi-
BILE for them to marry. Her father
had always declared that no one but
an artist should possess his daughter,
and she, probably with some prophet
ic recognition of the natural powers
of Matsys, added that his suit must
be hopeless, unless he could trans
form himself from a blacksmith into
an artist.
The young man Immediately began
to devote himself to ornamental iron
work, and produced such delicate and
artistic specimens of decoration that
his name became known to lovers of
art. He next made a series of exquis-
itely modelled images for distribution
among the people taking part in a
certain church festival, and these
were so much admired that they ma
terially increased his fame. All this,
however, was not enough for the am
bilious painter; Quintin was only a
worker in iron, after ALL.
The BLACKSMITH of Antwerp" did
not despair. Although he was in
delicate health, he shut himself up
and diligently studied the art Of
painting, and as soon as he had pro
duced a work which seemed to ap.
proach worthiness of display, he car
ried it to the father of the young lady
who had thus fired his ambition. The
father was delighted with the picture
and at once gave his consent to thu
marriage.
Many Of Quintin's productions il
iron and upon canvas are now care
fully preserved in the art collection
of Europe, and thus bear constan
testimony to the influence of a deel
and true affection.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12

1t is stated that seventy-fve thou
sand gallons of analine dye were
shipped into California in 1886, and
were used in a~dulterating the wines
made in the state.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12

To make or sell ardent spirits for
common use is as wicked as to make
and sell poisons for the same purpose.
The blood of murdered souls will be
required at their hands.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12
Who are Responsible.

Rev. DIR. Justin Edwards in 1915
said that it was the moderate drinkers
who were mainly responsible for the
evils of intemperance. He said:
"It is not drunkards or intemper-
ate men who control this business /; it
is temperate men, useful men, honor
able men. Let them forbear to use
it, and show that it is not necessary,
and the evil will die; for they shut
the door through which all intemper-
ate men and all drunkards have en-
tered"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12

subcribe for the STANDARD. $l.OO.
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PREMIUMS:

Each subscription must be for twelve
months. This offer does not interfere with
the regular 10 per cent, commission to
agents, but these premiums will be given in
addition thereto.
Now let every agent go to work in earnest
and assist in increasing the list of THE
WEEKLY AMERICAN until the number
shall reach one hundred thousadd subscri.
bers. We should have that number in Ten.
nessee alone.
Remit by money order, postal note, regis.
tered letter, or by express. Address,
THE
NASHVILLE, Tenn
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12

The North German Lloyd steam
ship "Main' arrives at Baltimore and
brings as part of its cargo, one thou
sand barrels of Kentucky and Mary
land whisky, which was sent to Bre-
men two years ago to avoid payment
of revenue taxes. The tax will now
be paid and the vile stuff placed on
the market.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12

Christians must oppose the manu-
facture, sale and use of Intoxicating
beverages by all practical methods.
Legal prohibition, moral suasion and
the practice of total abstinence are
demanded.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12

Over two hundred of the young
women of San Diego, CAL, have Or
ganized a Christian Temperance AS
ISOLATION and will soon erect a $15,-
900 hall.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-12
The Presidents Scrapbook.
Nebraska State Journal.

Nebraska State journal.
Mrs. Cleveland-Grover what kind
of a scrapbook is this you're getting
up?
"Why, a scrapbook Of pictures.
What's wrong with ito"
81 never saw such a collection in
my life. There are pictures of In
dams and cowboys, and all sorts of
outlandish people,"
"My dear, those are all pictures of
your husband which I clipped from
western papers,"